Strategic Consulting for Co-Curricular Program Development & Growth.

Services

A structured, hands-on approach to help institutions successfully execute their program vision. This package can be delivered on-site or virtually, depending on your institution’s needs and preferences.

Initial Consultation

This virtual consultation will serve to get to know each other and find out exactly what you are looking for and determine if our services are right for you.

60 mins | FREE

Vision, Program & Strategy Developoment

Initial Program Development & Strategy

  • Guidance for institutions starting from scratch with only a broad goal in mind.

  • Helping define objectives, desired outcomes, and a roadmap for program creation.

  • Identifying challenges and opportunities specific to your institution.

Building Stakeholder Buy-In

  • Facilitating discussions with key faculty, staff, and leadership to establish support.

  • Sharing insights from my experience with program adoption and engagement.

  • Developing strategies to integrate the program into institutional culture.

Stakeholder Meetings & Best Practices

  • Meeting with key institutional stakeholders to discuss co-curricular programming impact.

  • Sharing successful implementation strategies and lessons learned from other institutions.

  • Addressing questions and concerns to help shape a sustainable program.

Comprehensive Report & Follow-Up Support

  • A written report summarizing key findings, recommendations, and next steps.

  • Four virtual follow-up meetings to provide continued guidance on program development and implementation.

Program Assessment, Continuous Improvement

Program Assessment & Data-Driven Evaluation

  • Conducting a comprehensive review of your program’s performance, engagement, and impact.

  • Analyzing participation data, stakeholder feedback, and institutional alignment.

  • Identifying key strengths, areas for improvement, and opportunities for growth.

Continuous Improvement Strategy

  • Refining program objectives, structure, and processes for long-term success.

  • Developing strategies to enhance student engagement and stakeholder buy-in.

  • Implementing best practices from successful programs at other institutions.

Troubleshooting & Problem-Solving Support

  • Addressing key challenges such as low participation, faculty/staff adoption, or scalability concerns.

  • Creating customized solutions tailored to your institution’s unique needs.

  • Providing tools and strategies to overcome barriers to success.

Action Plan & Follow-Up Support

  • Delivering a detailed report with key findings, recommendations, and action steps.

  • Four virtual follow-up meetings to provide continued support and refinement.

Customized Engagements

If you prefer a more flexible consulting arrangement, I’d be happy to discuss what that could look like to best meet your needs. Whether it’s on an as-needed basis or a customized support plan, we can tailor an approach that works for you.

Some Examples:

  • Stakeholder Alignment Workshops: Facilitate interactive sessions with faculty, staff, and administration to align goals and gain buy-in for new co-curricular programs.

  • Program Audit and Recommendations: Conduct a detailed review of existing programs, promote cross-collaboration among departments, and provide strategic recommendations for improvements tailored to institutional needs.

  • Hybrid Consulting Services: Combine virtual and on-site sessions to address challenges in phases, such as initial discovery virtually, followed by on-site implementation guidance.

  • Train-the-Trainer Sessions: Develop and deliver tailored workshops for institutional staff to build internal capacity for sustaining and scaling co-curricular programs.

  • Technology Integration Planning: Collaborate with the institution to design workflows and processes that integrate the Suitable platform seamlessly into program operations.

  • Custom Metrics and Reporting Development: Assist universities in defining success metrics and determining the data and reporting needs to track program impact and engagement. Universities will then use the Suitable platform to gather and analyze the data.

  • Crisis or Challenge-Specific Solutions: Address urgent or unique challenges, such as low student engagement, by designing rapid intervention strategies.

  • Strategic Partnership Development: Assist institutions in exploring strategies to build and leverage relationships with campus partners, alumni, the community, employers, student organizations, and athletics to enhance program offerings.

Implementation

Program Execution Strategy & Workflow Development

  • Translating your program vision into a structured execution plan.

  • Developing detailed workflows, processes, and best practices to ensure smooth implementation.

  • Identifying key milestones, roles, and responsibilities for seamless execution.

Stakeholder Training & Capacity Building

  • Hands-on training sessions for faculty, staff, and program coordinators.

  • Equipping key stakeholders with strategies to manage and sustain the program.

  • Creating internal communication plans to ensure clarity and alignment across teams.

Process Optimization & Student Engagement Strategy

  • Refining program delivery through structured processes and automation where applicable.

  • Developing engagement strategies to increase student participation and program adoption.

  • Establishing tracking methods for participation, outcomes, and long-term success.

Implementation Support & Follow-Up Guidance

  • Conducting real-time troubleshooting and problem-solving for implementation challenges.

  • Establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure program impact.

  • Providing a detailed follow-up report with recommendations, next steps, and process refinements.

  • Four virtual follow-up meetings to ensure continued success and program sustainability.

Co-curricular programs bridge the gap between learning and application, transforming passive students into active participants in their own success. When designed intentionally, these programs cultivate engagement, foster community, and empower students to connect their education to real-world experiences.

Questions before getting started? Get in touch.